Wedding Fair offers a bride’s paradise on Sunday at American Bank Center

July 25th, 2013 admin

By: Karen Gavis

Whether starry-eyed couples envision a zombie themed wedding or a more traditional theme, this weekend’s Wedding Fair aims to accommodate.

Hundreds of brides are attracted to the biannual event which will be on Sunday at the American Bank Center convention center. During the show, 10 couples also will compete in “The Last Couple Standing” contest for a chance to win a $10,000 prize package.

“We have three couples who can be randomly selected just by attending the show,” Maureen Caballero, the show’s producer said.

The fair is a one-stop shop that allows engaged couples to comparison shop from about 100 exhibits including decorators, wedding attire, catering, DJ’s, photographers and more, Caballero said.

And what’s trending in weddings?

Black, swirly designs are popular in wedding cakes, said Rebecca Payton, who works at Janet’s Cakery. But when it comes to flavor, “white cake is the winner.”

A family owned business, Janet’s Cakery has operated in Corpus Christi for 28 years and began in the owners’ home, Payton said. The company will serve cake samples to Wedding Fair guests.

Many love struck ladies attend the show and styles have definitely changed throughout the years, Payton said. Some brides even schedule their wedding for Halloween so they can transform into a zombie bride.

At David’s Bridal, where Taylor Swift’s “It’s a Love Story” lyrics linger, brides picking out a white dress may opt for a style combo.

“They are really into that high-low (style),” said store manager Yvette Rangel.

Rangel described the style as high in the front, near the knee, but long in the back.

“Lace is really huge right now,” she said. “(Brides) are looking for more detail in their dresses.”

Veils, also called fascinators, are also a hot item, Rangel said, noting that every bride is unique.

David’s Bridal, which offers sizes 0-26W plus a few special order sizes, will showcase gowns during the event.

“We’ll have Vera, exclusive to David’s Bridal,” she said. “It’s going to be Vera Wang. She won’t be there, but her dresses will.”

Esmie Jones, an owner of decorating service Razzle Dazzle said “The Great Gatsby” film inspired an onslaught of burlap and lace for a vintage 1920s, rustic-chic appeal.